Emergency of elite female footballers in the modern day

Question 1

Why has there been an increase in women’s football ?

Answer 1

• equal opportunities
• increased media coverage
• more role models
• more clubs
• increase in wages

Question 2

Elite female officials in football:

Answer 2

• In the 20th century there were a very limited number of officials
• Wendy Toms - assistant in football leagues
• Progress after this breakthrough has been slow
• There has been work done by the FA recently to increase the opportunities for female officials
• development of the ‘women’s referee development pathway